July 18, 2011To All Employees:Forest Laboratories has always been committed to maintaining a strong and independent board ofdirectors. The last two new independent directors that we elected, Dr. Nesli J. Basgoz in 2006 andDr. Peter J. Zimetbaum in 2009, have been very helpful with theCompany’s scientific affairs.Today we issued a press release announcing our director nominees for election at our 2011 AnnualMeeting of shareholders, which will be held on August 18th in New York City. Thisyear’s slate includes seven incumbent directors and three new independent directors who bringdiverse and valuable skills to our board.The new nominees are: Christopher J. Coughlin, former Executive Vice President and Chief FinancialOfficer of Tyco International; Gerald M. Lieberman, former President and Chief Operating Officer ofAllianceBernstein; and Brenton L. Saunders, the Chief Executive Officer of Bausch + Lomb. They areextremely well regarded, accomplished professionals and financial experts with diversified skills,broad experience in domestic and international business and proven track records. We are confidentthey will bring fresh eyes and valuable experience to the Board.These three new nominees will stand for election along with our deeply talented incumbent boardmembers, who are skilled, seasoned leaders that have been instrumental in building the innovativeand dynamic company Forest is today. Our incumbent nominees are: Dr. Nesli Basgov, Dan L.Goldwasser, Kenneth E. Goodman, Dr. Lawrence S. Olanoff, Dr. Lester Salans, Howard Solomon and Dr.Peter Zimetbaum.Forest’s candidates are exceptionally strong and committed to acting in the best interests of allshareholders, and your Board has unanimously recommended that Forest shareholders support theBoard’s entire slate. As you may be aware, Carl Icahn, a Forest shareholder, has nominated analternative slate of four individuals for election to our Board.We also announced today that two of our longtime directors, William J. Candee III and George S.Cohan, have decided to step down from Forest’s board following the 2011 Annual Meeting, after manyyears of service to the Company. Bill and George have been invaluable assets to our board and madesignificant contributions toward our success. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude andsincere appreciation for all that they have done for Forest over many years.We are confident that our ten nominees, if elected, will offer meaningful insight and bring thecritical perspectives and expertise that will be central to our future success. With one of thedeepest and robust pipelines in the industry, this is a time of tremendous opportunity for Forest,and our slate of nominees underscores our commitment to ensuring that Forest has a
 

 
strong and independent board that will continue to execute our strategic plans and capitalize onthe many future opportunities for the Company.As we have written to you previously, in nominating four individuals to our board, Mr. Icahn hasbeen publicly critical of the Company and its management. Between now and the Annual Meeting, youmay continue to read about Mr. Icahn’s attacks in the press. These criticisms are typical ofsomeone who is looking to get media attention and investor support for his director nominees. Iurge you not to be distracted by these criticisms and stay focused on your responsibilities. Inaddition, should you get any media inquiries, please direct them to Frank Murdolo at (212)224-6714.As always, I thank you for your hard work and continued dedication to Forest.Sincerely,Howard Solomon